The methods for obtaining a business license for self-built houses are as follows:

1. First, confirm whether the local policy of "changing residence to business" is allowed, and if so, the residential houses can be used for obtaining a business license;

2. Consult with the industrial and commercial department and go through relevant formalities, and submit necessary materials, such as the certificate of consent of the industry committee, the certificate of residence use, the Residence Registration Form, etc.

3. If the local policy prohibits "changing residence to business", it is impossible to apply for a business license with a residential house;

4. Make sure that the user of the house is himself, provide legal proof of use, and apply for registration with the industrial and commercial department according to law.

Historical evolution of self-built houses:

1. Origin and development of self-built houses in China: self-built houses have a long history in China, and the phenomenon of self-built houses was widespread in early rural areas;

2. The influence of policy changes on self-built houses: With the acceleration of urbanization, the government has become more and more strict in the management of self-built houses, and has issued a series of relevant policies and regulations;

3. Modern transformation of self-built houses: In some areas, self-built houses are gradually transformed into small property houses, which has certain legal risks and disputes;

4. the relationship between self-built houses and urban planning: the existence and development of self-built houses are influenced by urban planning, and self-built houses in reasonably planned areas may be included in the formal real estate management system.

to sum up, the methods of obtaining a business license for self-built houses include confirming local policies, consulting the industrial and commercial departments, submitting necessary materials and ensuring the legal use certificate.

Legal basis:

Regulations on Individual Industrial and Commercial Households

Article 18

Local people's governments at various levels shall incorporate the production and business premises required by individual industrial and commercial households into urban and rural construction plans and make overall arrangements. No unit or individual may occupy the business premises approved for use by individual industrial and commercial households.